Updated: Apr 28 2021, 11:38 ET
THE woman who sold Molly-Mae Hague her tragic puppy was once in court for flogging a dog with a broken leg.
Love Island star Molly-Mae revealed her heartache this morning as new puppy Mr Chai died after suddenly falling ill - just days after boyfriend Tommy Fury gave it to her.
14 The woman who sold Molly-Mae Hague her tragic puppy was once in court for flogging a dog with a broken legCredit: Instagram
Breeder Elena Katerova, who runs Tiffany Chihuahuas & Pomeranians, previously failed to tell another customer, Jane Martin, her Pomeranian puppy had had a metal splint inserted into its leg six weeks before she bought it for £5,000.
Apr 28 2021, 9:44 ET
DEVASTATED Molly-Mae Hague has quit social media after suffering abuse over the tragic death of her puppy, Mr. Chai.
The 21-year-old Love Island star and her boyfriend Tommy Fury came under fire when they announced the dog s death on Wednesday - less than a week after he d been imported from Russia.
6 Molly is devastated by her puppy s deathCredit: YouTube
Now The Sun Online can reveal that the popular influencer is taking some time away from the spotlight in the wake of the backlash.
A source told us: Molly-Mae is taking a break to have time to herself for a few days.
The dark side of the puppies of Instagram obsession
Puppy buyers are opening themselves up to a lot of heartache, warn experts.
By Sirin Kale Mar 8, 2021
She is a teacup chihuahua, just three months old and oh-so-small. You could fit her in the palm of your hand, or a reasonably sized pocket.
I found her on Instagram – the account has 10,000 followers, and promises “the best chihuahua puppies in the world, worldwide delivery.”
Tiny dogs pose in front of turquoise backdrops, or on pink fluffy cushions. The images are hashtagged #puppiesofinstagram and #puppiesforsale. I send a DM to the account’s owner.
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